As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, the life sciences industry is at the forefront of addressing the urgent need for pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, ventilators, and personal protective equipment capable of...more
On July 16, 2015, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rendered its seminal decision in Huawei v. ZTE. In its decision, the ECJ provided fundamental guidance for the licensing and enforcement of standard essential patents...more
The 2015 Changes to the Federal Rules Matter for Your Patent Case and Tech Business: Getting in the Courthouse Door Just Got Tougher -
It used to be that a complaint for patent infringement would survive a motion to...more
4/22/2016
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Japan ,
Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) ,
Judicial Review ,
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Patents ,
Pleading Standards ,
SCOTUS ,
Standard Essential Patents ,
USPTO ,
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In Lexmark International, Inc. v. Impression Products, Inc., the en banc Federal Circuit held that (1) the sale of an article under clearly communicated and otherwise lawful restrictions on use and resale avoids patent...more
2/22/2016
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Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons ,
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Two recent German court decisions address requirements for obtaining injunctions based on standard essential patents (SEPs), applying the rules established by the European Court of Justice in its Huawei v. ZTE decision. The...more
2/19/2016
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Germany ,
Injunctive Relief ,
IP License ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Standard Essential Patents ,
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The Survey Says: Tiffany Is Not Generic for A Ring Setting -
Last month, the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment to Tiffany & Co. on its trademark infringement claim against Costco Wholesale...more
10/8/2015
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Abuse of Process ,
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Apple v Samsung ,
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Germany ,
Hedge Funds ,
Injunctive Relief ,
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IP License ,
Judicial Review ,
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Standard Essential Patents ,
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Tiffany and Company ,
USPTO ,
Versata
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) rendered its highly anticipated ruling in Huawei v. ZTE on the enforcement of standard essential patents (SEPs) which are subject to a FRAND commitment. SEPs play a significant role in the...more
7/28/2015
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Anti-Competitive ,
Apple ,
Apple v Samsung ,
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Germany ,
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Injunctive Relief ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
License Agreements ,
Microsoft ,
Motorola ,
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Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent Royalties ,
Patents ,
Popular ,
Samsung ,
Smartphones ,
Standard Essential Patents
IP Pitfalls in Tech M&A Transactions -
Technology and IP-driven deals accounted for over 30 percent of M&A deal volume in Europe in 2014. This trend is bound to continue, with many deals involving strategic or financial...more
7/22/2015
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Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Co-Ownership ,
Copyright ,
Discovery ,
Documentation ,
Due Diligence ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer-Owned Intellectual Property ,
EU ,
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FedEx ,
Foreign Investment ,
Germany ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Insolvency ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
Inventors ,
Licensees ,
Microsoft ,
Nokia ,
Opt-In ,
Opt-Outs ,
Privilege Waivers ,
Remuneration ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Revenue Sharing ,
TRIPS Agreement ,
Unitary Patent
In This Issue:
- En Banc Federal Circuit Abandons “Strong” Presumption That a Limitation Is Not Subject to 35 U.S.C. § 112, Paragraph 6
- Supreme Court Rejects Belief of Invalidity Defense for Inducement in...more
7/8/2015
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EU ,
European Patent Convention ,
European Patent Office ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Induced Infringement ,
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding ,
Japan ,
Japan Patent Office ,
Lanham Act ,
Means-Plus-Function ,
Motion to Amend ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Invalidity ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent Oppositions ,
Patent Trial and Appeal Board ,
Patents ,
Redskins ,
SCOTUS ,
Unified Patent Court ,
Unitary Patent